For twenty-six years diabetes and I have been fighting an epic battle. My diabetes held the upper hand for a long time but once I believed in myself I started to love my diabetes and the fight it presents day in and day out. Diabetes is a tough disease, it is a 24/7 365 day a year battle!! You don't get a day off, that everyday battle takes it toll. I feel that when I write I make it sound like my diabetes control is great, it isn't, I have blood sugars of 300 I have lows of 40. I don't write about them to often, but high blood sugars get me down and that is where motivation Monday comes in.

I get mad at my diabetes, I get pissed when my blood sugar spikes to 300 and I'm angry while I'm with "Sharkie" or "Care Bear" thats not fair, I want to be happy and have a blood sugar of 120 when I'm with them. That is how diabetes is though, it isn't always perfect. I have a ton of motivational speeches on my phone, I listen to them while working, while cleaning and while working out. They help me when I'm mad at my diabetes, it gives me that kick in the butt and tells me to stop feeling down and to fight with all that I have within me. Each Monday I would like to share a video with everyone in hopes that it will help you in someway. The key is to not let your diabetes win, do whatever it takes to be in the right state of mind to fight diabetes with all that you have!!